Packaging Mechanic

Aerotek; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Packaging Mechanic for a contract role based in Somerset, New Jersey. The technician will perform make-ready and line setup, ensuring efficient operation of filling, labeling, and coding equipment.

Responsibilities include setup/changeovers, installing tooling, and configuring print files, along with line clearance and production authorization. The role requires hands-on experience with packaging lines, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with GMP and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating multi-equipment packaging or filling lines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of GMP, quality checks, and production communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setup and changeovers on filling, labeling, and coding equipment.
• Install tooling, adjust guides/nozzles, mount film/label rolls, and configure print files.
• Conduct line clearance and verify all components match batch startup checklists.
• Operate and monitor filling, capping, crimping, and in-line labeling modules.
• Make mechanical and electronic adjustments to maintain speed and product quality.
• Address line stoppages and escalate larger issues when necessary.
• Respond quickly to alarms and error codes.
• Log production data including output, downtime, and machine settings.
• Coordinate with maintenance if issues exceed operator scope.

Skills

Multi-equipment packaging lines

Mechanical troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Tools

Labeling equipment

Packaging machinery

Job description

Packaging Mechanic

As a Packaging Mechanic, you will be responsible for make-ready and line setup, ensuring the efficient operation of filling, labeling, and coding equipment. You will perform setup and changeovers, install tooling, and configure print files, as well as conduct line clearance and authorize the line for production.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setup and changeovers on filling, labeling, and coding equipment.
• Install tooling, adjust guides/nozzles, mount film/label rolls, and configure print files.
• Conduct line clearance and verify all components match batch startup checklists.
• Operate and monitor filling, capping, crimping, and in-line labeling modules.
• Make mechanical and electronic adjustments to maintain speed and product quality.
• Address line stoppages and elevate larger issues when necessary.
• Respond quickly to alarms and error codes.
• Log production data including output, downtime, and machine settings.
• Coordinate with maintenance if technical issues exceed operator scope.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating multi-equipment packaging or filling lines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of GMP, quality checks, and production communication and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with labeling equipment: set up label rolls, calibrate sensors, and adjust label position.
• Ability to maintain label application accuracy and resolve jams or skew issues.
• Capability to configure size changeovers, wrap systems, and touchscreen settings for product-specific parameters.
• Experience with packet machines: set up forming tools, sealing jaws, cutting assemblies, and film rolls.
• Monitor seal integrity, film registration, fill weight, and overall pouch quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot sealing, feeding, or misalignment issues.
• Experience with semi-automatic filling line: prepare equipment for specialty formats or small-batch production.
• Supervise manual operators to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Experience with coding equipment: load/edit batch, expiry, and lot codes.
• Maintain printhead cleanliness and manage ink/solvent levels.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes base compensation, a bonus program, paid time off, and a 401k with company match. Benefit from medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Join a fun, creative, and energetic work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic setting with advanced packaging technologies and equipment. Experience a creative and energetic atmosphere with opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.